unknown

male Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens)

wild caught in 1992

deceased ≥ 1995

Ancestors and Descendants

No known related animals.

Transfer History

  1. capture 1992 in Russia

  2. transfer 1992-Nov to Dolfinarium Harderwijk

  3. death ≥ 1995 at Dolfinarium Harderwijk

Physical Data

The dates listed here generally represent the time at which the measurements were published, not necessarily the date on which they were taken.

Weight

  • 1993-Feb: 187 kg · 412 lb

  • 1993-Mar: 189 kg · 416 lb

  • 1993-May: 268 kg · 590 lb

  • 1993-Aug: 280 kg · 617 lb

Diet

"The animals were fed on formula 3 times a day (at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.45 hours). The formula consisted of the following ingredients: 13 l water, 270 g butter, 540 g oatmeal, 630 g soya flour (Nutrilonsoja®), 900 g milk powder (Multimilk®), and 8 g marine mammal vitamins (Seavit®). The formula was stirred and boiled, then cooled to below 37°C."

  • 1993: 15,000 ml per day

Image Gallery

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Identifiers

Local

Notes and Information

This walrus was estimated to have been born in May or June of 1992, and died at some point during or after 1995 from intestinal torsion.

References

  • 1996. R.A. Kastelein et al. Drinking speed of Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) pups. Retrieved from Aquatic Mammals Journal.

  • 2000-Jan. R. A. Kastelein et al. Food consumption and body weight of captive Pacific walruses (Odobenus rosmarus divergens). Retrieved from researchgate.net [archive]

  • 2007-May. R. A. Kastelein et al. Feeding enrichment methods for Pacific walrus calves. Retrieved from researchgate.net.